Swedish m/1867-89Remington rolling block
rifleThe
m/67-89 rifles were converted from m/67 long rifles starting in 1889. The
original caliber was 12.17x42R rim-fire. Many were converted to 12.17x44R
center-fire for civilian shooting competition. This rifle is a center-fire
version and appears to be un-fired.

The breechblocks and hammers were serial numbered by
Carl Gustafs Gevarsfaktori. They did not have serial numbers when received from
Remington. The letters on the pivot pins are Swedish: S for "slutstycke" (breech
block), H for "hane" (hammer). In addition to new breechblocks and hammers, the
older extractor was replaced with a newer design. The old extractor screw hole
was plugged and a new one was installed below the pivot pin retaining plate.
When these receivers were stripped for conversion they were re-case hardened to
withstand the higher pressures of the 8x58R cartridge.

Left-side view of rear sight
base.

Top view of rear
sightladder.

Ladder in raised
position.

Note volley sight notch on right side of
elevator.

Front volley sight on right side of
lower barrel
band.

Tang markings.

Breechblock and hammer.

The projection on
breechblock is a firing pin retractor. When the breechblock is pulled back, the
retractor forces the firing pin back into the breechblock to avoid accidental
firing when the breechblock is closed. This was somewhat of a problem with the
earlier breechblock
design.

Top view of breechblock, shown open. The
m/67-89 models had new breechblocks and hammers made and installed at Carl
Gustafs Gevarsfaktori. The black on the breech face is from when these parts
were oil quenched during the heattreat
process.

Crown/C of the Carl Gustafs
Gevarsfaktoriand two sets of inspector
initials.